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The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-07

Three Moslem brothers were heirs 20 their
fathers oxen, seventeen IN number BY the
Mohammedan law Of inheritance the eldest
brother was entitled TO one half, the second
to one-third and the youngest 10 one ninth oi
the whole number As the animals could not
be divided without destroying them, the sub
ject was referred to the decision of Ali, the
commander Of the faithful. The caliph added
an OK to the number and then made the di-
vision This gave each brother more than
his share-the eldest nine, the next six and
tue youngest two-and yet left to the prince
the OK which he had added.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-07

They fed 10 with milk from a spoon, aud
,ucceeded in keeping n alive II was
put for safety into the waste paper basket
zone Of the tall japanese sort, AMI when Jet
out for a scamper in the drawing room IT
would come 10 call like a dog. Now, IN the
house were two fox terriers; it was rather a
question A. 10 how the little bunny would be
received. but they were at first very eau
tiously aud iudisiously introduced; and now
the tables are quite turned, for the rabbit
drives away the dogs from the hearth rug IN
the brayest way when il thinks they have too
good a place. Not only that, but It sleeps on
them when they are curled up, and actually
licked the face Of one Of them-kssed It, m
fact-an operation the terrier could hardly
understand. and didn't perhaps quite like
This bunny is the most delightful little
creature IN every way, and unless any unfore-
seen accident occurs, It will thrive, for u
seems quite happy in ITS new home.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-07
Too Frequent shsmpooiHg.

IL IS the opinion Of the senior edltor OF lbs
Science News that the practice OF frequently
washing the head IN warm or cold water, al
home. with or without the adJuncts OF soap
alcohol, ammonia or perfunery- is deleteri-
Gus, and promotiye Of early loss OF tho hair.
Men are continually washing The head.
Many do this night and morning under the
false notion that il is necesssy 70 cleanliness
and promotive Of q vigorous growth OK hair,
and when alarmed at It's rapid disappearance
in early life they are at a loss 10 understand
the reason. Women do not shampoo or wash
the hair as often rs the other ser, and coDse-
qnen,r they are, in a large degree, exempt
from badness IN middle life
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-07

Sin Ashley Cooper used 90 relate the fol
owing anecdOte Of an Irish candidate before
he examining board Of the London college:
VIA, is a simple and what is compound
'rgcfureT asked the examiner. The reply
vas: A simple fracture is when The bone is
broken: and a compound fracture when IT'S
all broke Sir Ashley asked him what he
meant bv ''all broke 81 mean, be replied,
broke into smithereens, 90 be sure u ven.
,ured 10 ask hin what was smithereens
He turned upon me with intense expression
" sympathy upon his countenance "l ou
don't know what is smithereensf Then /
give Won zap Science.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-07
4 Sensation.

Why is 10 that three bottles of 49,. b. B. are
sold in Atlanta 90 one of any other blood rem.
of Georgia as any other preparation? No on,
need take our word. but simply ask the drug.
gists. Ask the people. They are competent
witnesses. SIX houses in Atlanta are buying
D. b.. B. iu five and ten gross lots, and som of
them buy as often as every two months. Why
these unprecedented sales here at home with
SO little advertising Modesty forbids us maxi
ing "a reply. Had b. b. b.. been before the pub.
Doe a quarter on half a century, 10 would not De
necessary 10 be- b0lstered mp with crutchcs of
page advertisements now. Merit will conquer
and Town money.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-07
Egg An "a Bottle.

1t is a peculiar sight 10 see a hen egg in a
bottle with a narrow neck. The wonder Is
how came It therei Would you like to knowf
Well, then, soak an egg in vinegar for -four
or five dsvs-the longer the better-ani the
she'll will dissolve IN the vinegar, leaving n
brownish film instead. II will be soft, and
YOU can pinch 10 as YOU can a rubber ball,
and Slip it into the bottle. When in, pour
cold water on it, and then drain of the water,
and in a day or two the shell will harden
again, and people will wonder how it got in
there.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-07

An who desire FUN information abQlf the
cause and cure Of Blood POisOns. ScrOfIa, and
Scr0fulOus Swellings. Ulcers, Sores, Rheuma
tism. Kidney complaints, Catarrh, etc. can
secure by mail free, copy OF our 32-page illus
stmted Book OF Wonders, filled with the most
wonderful and startling proof ever before
known.
Address BLOOD BALM co.
jyf is Atlanta Ga.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-07
The Curious Candy vender.

There have been automatic puppet shows,
automatic scales-the latter, especially, have
become a familiar object in railway stations
and other public places-butt to Paris alone, az
present, Is due the glory Of the automatic
candy vender. BY dropping Il ten cent piece
into the box, a package Of lozenges is i'm
mediately passed out through an opening
There is little fear OF this interesting candy
man not being kept busy by the children.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-07
4 serious Omission.

city Editor apparently troubled DO you
mean 90 say. Mr. SWbnen, hat You have
ronpleiel tuis report of the horse race
Reporter-rhats the best I can do.
WHY. see here. you haven't even said any
where that Tine track was cuppy or That ("
morse went into The air.
Wei, didn't hear thai tine ira X was
rrupv or that any horse did go into the AIR.
CIV Editor tleci,iyeiy-N matter, work
ii ia somewhere. IL sound, professional and
Your report need, something; anybody can
understand il now Springfield Homestead
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-07
sI.OO worth 500 90.

For four years ] have been q sufferer from a
terrible form Of rheumatism. which reduced
me so low that al hope of recovery was given
mp. ] have suffered the most oXcruciating
pain dag and night. and often while writhing
in agony have wished could die. ! hayetried
everything known for that disease. but moth
ing did me any good. and have had some OF the
finest physicians OF the State 20 work on me,
but all Co no elect. ] have spent over $500
without finding relief. ] am now proud 20
say that after using only one bottle of b. b. B.
! am enabled % walk around and attend 20
business. and ] would not take 500 for the
benefit received from one single bottle OF
B. b. B. ] refer TO al merchants and business
men of this town. Yours. most truly,
E.O. CARA.
WaYoril. Walker county. Texas.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-07

A noisy, wide awake, impudent fellow is
ihe blackbird, which comes from its winter
home at the south, 20 the north, quite early
in the spring The blackbird feeds either
upon seeds or insects. He is much dislIked 10y
our farmers, because he steals their gram.
When the corn is in milk the biackbirds
descend upon the fields like a black, sweeping
tempest, strip off the husks, lay bare the
corn and leaves little but the cobs,
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-07
4 Poultice for Poisonous wounds.

A slice Of raw salt pork . an old fashioned
p%oultice. An improvement upon II now sng
gested is raw. Tat salt pork snd onions, equal
parts, chopped up together, snd applied IN "a
thick layer ~ wounds made by rusty nails
or the teeth Of dogs or other animals. Such
wounds are not only very painful but danger
Gus. The above poultice Is said to extract
the poison, allay the pain and inflammation
and heal up the flesh in e way superior 10
drugs, and m a wonderfully short time.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-07
pnYs,oLooY AND HYGIENE.
saiicyIic Acid Condemned asa Food Pre-
e,xatIye-Why Men Soon Grow Bald.


Salicylic acid in various forms, psrticu
larly salicylste of soda, has been extensively
used in the preservation OF food within the
last few years. Many recipes for preserving
fruits aud food, which have been peddled
through the country. contain sahcybc acid
The impression has prevailed that IN tne
small quantities in which the drug isn'ea II
is quite harmless. Good Health states 'ns'
recent investigations show the contrary 70 ~
true This substance has been used 10
France much more extensively than IN TN.
country. and the matter was finally brought
70 the attention Of the central COMMITTEES OF
hygiene A thorough investigation was
made. which resulted in the recommendation
that the government should prohibit Also
lutelv bv law the use Of sslicylic acid or is
compounds, even in small amounts, In any
article OF food or drink. This you'd seem 70
set the matter finally AT rest.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-07
Didn't Want to own 1t.

There was a difficulty among the singers;
and, it being runored A. a settled Tact that
The choir would not sing a note on the next
Sabbath. the minister commenced morning
Worship los giving out the hymn Of Watts,
Come We who love the Lord After read
ing il through he looked up very emphatic
sly 20 the choir and snii: You Wi begin
Of the second verse:
LET those refuse to sing
Who never knew our God.
They sang that hymn.-Musical Herald
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-07
SOCIAL ETIQUETTE.
Manners and Customs frsoiiced In
Polite society.


When a lady leaves home for the season, as
usual, or for a short trip, she sends p. p. G
cards TO such OF her friends only a. she Is IN
dehted to for unacknowledged ciyilities, nc
compsuying them with her temporary ad-
dress, If she sees fit. Upon her return. mere
acquaintance are not supposed TO show any
CONSCIOUSNESS. Of her presence until she Is
ready TO resume socisflife, which she does by
sending cut her visiting card with ber recep-
ton day engraved upon its left hand corner.
Such Is the convenient etiquette ~ large
cities.
After a prolonged absence, strict etiquette
requires that the card be' left by "A lady ~
person upon all acquaintance and friends
with whom she wishes 10 resume her former
intimacy. But, instead Of this wesrisom'
round, the broken threads Of social inter
course may be taken up by sending ont invi
tations for an afternoon tea.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-07
Hints Here sad There.

1t is generally in bad tate TO point at per
sons or objects when at any entertainment
Persons III heavy mourning rarely go where
evening dress is necessary.
Palm trees in pots and orange tees ART
favori:e and appropriate house decorations
for weddings.
IL IL now the proper thing ID serving ~
elegant dinner in courses 10 have 3 separate
style and design Of plate for each coprSA
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-07
THE ~BLAcKBIRD.

Most small birds are afraid OF larger kinds
The blackbird, however, is a curious excep-
non. IL often builds its nest in company with
the fish hawks nests. Or course all blackbirds
cannot build in fish hawks nests Many DC.
cupy tall trees, generally IN companies OF
from fifteen TO twenty. The nests are mace
OF mud, roots and grass, and are lined WIN
fine, dry grass and horsehair; they are about
four inches deep and contain five or SIX dun
green eggs. spotted with olive.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-07

The Treasury Department Yesterday
purchased 1897, 700 worth of bonds max
ing a grand total If $12,O 7G, 100. A call
for statements showing the condition of
the National Bank on October 9th, has
been issued by the Treasury Department.
The National Bank of Fayton, Washing
ton Territory has been ordered to COM
mence business with a capital Of $4,000.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-07
Origin Of the Word Picnic.

The word "picnic"has been in use for more
than a century as ali English word II was
borrowed from our language by the French
as early Us l540, and by tbs Swedish before
l1ss. It, origin is obscure. Pic is probably
from pick, i'm the sense Of nibble; or slang
English peck, food, pecksh, hungry Mic,
If not a mere rhythmed ending, may stand
for knick, a trihe, such as knick-kuack or
nick-nack Hence, picnic, 20 peck et, pick
ND or eat triheS.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-07

a drop Of warm mutton suet applied 70
cold sores, at night upon retiring, soon cause
them 90 disappear. Mutton suet is also an
excellent remedy for parched lips and chspped
hands. For cuts and bruises 1t is equally
good. Its healing properties make it useful
in these little accidents aud ailments so com
mon 20 children
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-07

sAblr be exclaimed. rs he found her sitting
quietly in the cleaning, "you seem 10 oe pro
foundly neditsting-' ar
Yes, Charles said the young beauty !
was thinking"
Contrasting. I presume, the golden pres
on, with the beautiful beyondf
no: | was thinking what ia later bus
sbould crawl up nv back Newman lnde-
repdert.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-07
The CHASTITY Flame.

Numbered with easy experiments in chem
istry is the one by which a CHASTITY flame IS
produced. Burn in a saucer half a gill OF
spirit 20 which has been added two or three
teaspoonfuls Of salt and a pinch OF saffron.
Put out all other lights, and the faces Of the
company assembled round tho small caidroa
Will assume u CHASTITY aspect
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-07

En- route for Europe-Daughter watching
the Sea gull9-Do the sea gulls accompany u.
oil the way acrOss, mammal
Mother know Of two OF them that DO,
my dear, your father aud your uncle James.
They are dow below now playing poker with
strsngerS-New York Sun.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-07
Dividing the Territory of Dakota.

FARGO, OAK, October 6-At the Ter
ritOrial Division Convention Tuesday,
thirteen counties were represented.
Strong resolutions were adopted indoors
ing the plan Of securing an expression OF
opinion on the subject of division by
vote at the November election, demand
ing of Congress the admission of Dakota
as two States, and urging the people of
North Dakota to go to the polls and vote
on the issue.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-07
SAILED.


PARIS, October ct is announced
that the Hoyas have satisfied General
De Yiliers, the French president at An
taranarivo, respecting the questions at
issue in the recent dispute between him
and the Hoyas government.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-07
4 Test for Sewer Gas.

A simple test for sewer gas Saturate IN
glazed paper with q solution Of one ounce Of
pure lead acetate in half a pint OF rain water.
Let il partly dry, then expose M the apart
ment where sewer gas is suspected. II the
latter Is present in any considerable quantity
the paper darkens OF turns black.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-07

is what those who are acquainted with
thin, call DR.. Dayid's Vegetable Liver Pills.
Bcing free from Mercury and all Mineral Poi
sOns, they are Safe and Harmless. As they
contain the most Valuable Vegetable ingred-
tents known 10 Pharmacy they are the best
cure for Sick Headache. Bli0usness. COnsti-
patton asd Liver disorder. Only 25 cents a
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-07

DR.. Giler de la Touretta finds the average
normal locomotion in persons whose gal, Is
unaffected by nervous disease 70 be, for men,
twenty five inches length Of space; for
women, twenty inches; the step With The
right foot somewhat longer than that With
the left. the lateral distance between the feet
in walking, about four aud a half inches IN
men and about Ave inches in women.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-07
Anfisenfic Month MaAh.

Most of the damage 10 the teeth by fermeI-
i've and putrefsctive processes in the mouth
takes place a. nigh, during sleep. A physician
recommends that the mouth be Tinsed well,
before going 10 bed, with the following mix
ure, which completely s~teiilises the mouth,
cavities in carious teeth, etc; Thymol, 4
grains. benzoic acid. As grains; %tincture Of
eucalyptus. 80 fluid drschms: water, ~ fluid
.fuoaa
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-07

Langman and MARTINEZ Absolutely
Pure Prepared Paints. We offer this Pre-
pared Paint with a guarantee that IL Is not a
chemical paint, containing no water, no alkall.
no adulteratiOn, and is made OF only such ma
terlsls as are used By the oldest painters. IL
will cover more surface than any cheml-
cal paint In the world. IL has been sold by US
for the last ten years. warranted 10 give salts
faction; and a responsible guarantee is given %
that effect For sale wholesale and retail by
BODEKER Bios, Druggists,
1914 Main street.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-07
New york Markets
Grain and Cotton Eschange.
RfcHNoND, Vs.. October Is.
o-FrpprSe. RrpORrrp 10 SECRETARY.

RfCHNOND. Vs.. October g..
OFFERINGS REPORTED TO SECRETARY.
Wheat.-Longberry. ! .O26 bushels. Mixed,
200 bushels. Shortberry. 956 bushels. Total,
ZAP bushels.
Corn.-l. $40 bushels.
Oats.-1.OJ0 bushels.
Orchard-gras- seed -i6 bushels.
SALES REPORTED TO- SECRETARY.
Wheat-L0ngberry 600 bushels very good
at s3c. rs bushels common at l3c. 400 BUSH
els common 40 73c. Mixed 0O bushels very
good at Sic. 100 bushels very good ou pri-
waite terms. Shortberry. 2i bushels prime
40 $40. 1856 bushels very good at Sic. sd
bushels very good at Soc. 66 bushels fair 10
-sc $40 bushels fair at 75c.. 9o bushels
common al 49,. II bushels common of zoe.
Total sales of wheat. Pap bushels
Corn.-White. ga bushels very good old
al SIC. 66 bushels new damp SOC
.Oats.-Winter. $50 hushel, very good 0u
private terms.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-07

Farrar's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil
with Hypophosphates. Physicians who
prescribe it, druggists who sell it, and
people who take ii, pronounce it the best
emulsion of cod liver oil i'm use.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-07
He stole Our Best Thoughts.

She-Shakespeare, after oil, was the most
original OF writers. He stands head and
shoulders above all other English writers.
He-Why, I don't know, Grace; | hear
people every day saying the very same things
which you'il find in his book-Boston Tran
script
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-07

and YOU will wonder when YOU see what
a handsome present you will get with a
pound Of my 60 cent Gift Tea. A new
assortment Of gifts just open-some beau
tiful. JULIEN BINFORD,
1902 Main street.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-07
THE DAILY TIMES ALMANAC
shipping ~News-Por, of Richmond.
ARRIVED OCrOBzR 8, lss'

Schooner X. W. Huddle. Deputy, Philadel
phia, pig iron. Old Dominion Iron and Mai
Works.
Schooner Benjamin c. Terry, Brown. Phila
delphia, coal, Charles IA. Page.
Schooner Ella +. Littler. Frambers. Phila'
delphia. coal. T. p. Murphy & Son.
SAILED.
schooner John Shay. Tilton. Harding
W mari to load railroad ties for Philadelphia
vessel. curtis 4 Parker.
schooner Mamie Saunders. Budd. Philadel.
phia, poplar wood, Conquest a sons: vessel,
Curtis & Parker.
Schooner Henry Parker, Green. Jersey City,
railroad ties, J.. &. Leake, Jr. a Co.; vessel
Curtis q Parker.
Schooner Speedwell. Weed. New York. Dig
iron, j. n. Gordon. agent; vessel. Curtis &
Parker.
Schooner o. X. Hart. KNIT. Norfolk, coal
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway vessel. Curtis
A Parker.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-07
Tobacco Markets.

RICHNOSD Va. October g.
The tobacco market is dull and featureless
to-day. auction sales small, and quality not
desirable. Upland markets are still high on
brights. but not So buoyant as yesterday.
Nothing doing in Burley leaf to-day.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-07
cncaIne for Mhoopins Cough.

DR.. Richard, Of Halle, is reported as having
treated whooping cough With remarkable
succe,. by penciling the pharynI three times
daily with Il 8 per rent. solution Of cocaine.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-07

SPARTA Ga. May l5, 1855.
BLOOD BALM %
You viii please ship us per first freight one
gross B. b.. b.
n gives as pleasure 90 report a good trade
for this preparation. Indeed b. has far eclipsed
all other blood remedies, both in demonstrated
merit and rapid sale with us.
ROZIER s. N~ARDEMAN.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-07

Market quiet.
Quotation -Middling 9c Iuw mid
ding SEC. good ordinary, 3 l3-l6c.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-07
A Simpie Nervino.

Cream Of tartar water, sweetened, not only
cO0ls the blood but is . wonderful n%ervine, as
the French know, who always sip sweetened
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-07
Remedy for BiccOughs.

The application Of a bit Of ice to the io1s OF
the ear is one Of the remedies ~ vogue i"i
hiccoughing
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-07
Life is Worth

living If the Liver is not disOrdered.
Therefore, 81 You suffer with Sick Headache.
B~illiousness, Constipation Orany Liver trouble,
take Or. Dayids Liver Pills. - Pills for 2lc.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-07
He Ain't Buiis That Way.

Some girls can look upon a mouse
And neither scream nor faint,
They can. there's no denying
But where's the man can pass u house
Which bears the warning Paint"
WITHOUT . test applying
New York Weekly.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-07
FINANCE AND COMMERCE
New York Stock Market.

Reported by G. w. Branch & Co, banker
and brokers. No. I'LL Main street.
NV YORK. October 8.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-07
John E. DOHERTY,
So EAST MAIN STREET.
Always on hand,

AS FINE A STOCK OF GOODS
as can be found at any Merchant Tailorine
establishment IN the country, and will be made
and trimmed In the best manner. Thirty years
experience as a leading cutter ought TO guar
autee entire satisfaction, and will be sold al a
very moderate profit. Anlo-ly
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-07
YOUNG FOLKS COLUMN.
HOW IMpUDENT BLACkBlRDS STEAL
CORN AND BUILD NESTS.

A Candy Man Much Liked by french
Boys and ~Giris-story of Some Kind
Hearted Childrep-A Rabbit and Two
Fox Terriers.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-07
Demonstrated Merit.

wlIcrIl. WaILor county. Texas.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-07

While out on an exploring expedition one
lay during the summer jIst past, some kind
hearted children found a tiny baby rabbit
that appeared to be quite lost, and brought 1t
home with them.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-07

La Normandi' splendid smoke tryit
CHAMBERLAYNE a Co.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-07
Chicago Grain and Produce Market.

Reported by G.. +. BEDFORD Il Co, Grain
Commission Merchants. No. South lWeiftb
street.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-07
Select Ia HesI.

Pennsylvania Rye $3.50 per gallon.
CHAMBERLAYNE s 90.